Noob questions regarding shotshell reloading equipment

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Looking at getting in to reloading for the smaller gauges. Space is at a premium. Wondering if there is a press out there that you can fairly easily switch between 410, 28 gauge, and 20 gauge. I may reload 12 gauge as well but I can buy them pretty cheap so its optional.

I would appreciate any guidance the experienced folk may be able to offer.
 
Mec presses are not that big and used they are pretty affordable. I think you are not going to be happy switching over all the time.
Just make some sort of quick change system so you have one on the bench and the others in a box somewhere else where you have room.
 
I use separate MEC machines for all gauges. Switching them over is a pain not worth it IMO
If you are buying new look at the sizemaster vs the jr
Better resizing of hulls and an auto primer feed
Cheers
 
Ponsness Warren 375. No other press like it. Two gauge change in a minute or two. extra tool heads easily installed with all the dies already adjusted and ready to go each time you switch. AND they produce superior quality shells. I have a MEC size master, and a couple of different Pacific / Hornady presses, and had a Lee, but the PW is superior, and has quick switch gauge capability.
 
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Ponsness Warren 375. No other press like it. Two gauge change in a minute or two. extra tool heads easily installed with all the dies already adjusted and ready to go each time you switch. AND they produce superior quality shells. I have a MEC size master, and a couple of different Pacific / Hornady presses, and had a Lee, but the PW is superior, and has quick switch gauge capability.
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The only single stage press that does it all, had a couple over the years and loaded thousands of rounds
 
Investment in PW375, varied gauges and a number of bushings will be significant - really only justified if you are going into serious production.
If you are only going to load 100 to 200 at a sitting, I suggest looking for used Mec loaders in the gauges you seek, with adjustable charge bars.
 
3rd vote for the PW 375. I got a good deal on one at a gun show and a few parts later its up and running.... and I'm getting rid of my MEC Sizemaster. It's a good press, just not as good as the PW in my opinion. The PW isn't any faster, but has a better sizer and is more flexable in terms of options for different lengths/gages.
 
Space in my loading room is not as much of a premium for me, so I have separate MEC 9000 presses in 410 and 28 gauge. I load 4000 to 5000 of each per year for skeet, so a progressive press is a timesaver. Space is a premium on my loading bench, so I use wing nuts, and only mount each press on my loading bench, when I am actually going to use it.
 
Where do they stock parts for PW 375 in canada???? Who sells machines up here ??
I know they sell for $499US state side and a MEC sizemaster sells for $288US
A PW375 410 die set alone is $199US
One of the reasons I didnot mention them
Cheers
 
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I ordered my PW 375 duomatic direct from PW. No messy middle man. They are expensive and certainly not quicker than a MEC JR but man do they make nice shells. If I’m being honest I don’t switch gauges on it near as much as I thought I would but it’s there for extra tool heads if I get a chance to shoot more one day.
 
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